Dell PowerVault MD3000i Installation Guide - Page 35
Configuring iSCSI on Your Storage Array, Using iSNS
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Configuring iSCSI on Your Storage Array The following sections contains step-by-step instructions for configuring iSCSI on your storage array. However, before beginning, it is important to understand where each of these steps occur in relation to your host server/storage array environment. Table 4-4 below shows each specific iSCSI configuration step and where it occurs. Table 4-4. Host Server vs. Storage Array This step is performed on the HOST SERVER using the Microsoft or Linux iSCSI Initiator: Step 3: Perform target discovery from the iSCSI initiator Step 6: (Optional) Configure CHAP authentication on the host server Step 7: Connect to the storage array from the host server This step is performed on the STORAGE ARRAY using MD Storage Manager: Step 1: Discover the storage array Step 2: Configure the iSCSI ports on the storage array Step 4: Configure host access Step 5: (Optional) Configure CHAP authentication on the storage array Step 8: (Optional) Set up in-band management Using iSNS iSNS (Internet Storage Naming Service) Server, supported only on Windows iSCSI environments, eliminates the need to manually configure each individual storage array with a specific list of initiators and target IP addresses. Instead, iSNS automatically discovers, manages, and configures all iSCSI devices in your environment. For more information on iSNS, including installation and configuration, see www.microsoft.com. Setting Up Your iSCSI Storage Array 35